led for 1f, prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, switched left and ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right, ridden out
chased leaders until weakened over 5f out
mid-division until weakened over 5f out, pulled up 2f out
mid-division, headway over 4f out, led 2f out, soon ridden and headed, 2nd and held when hampered and stumbled badly inside final furlong
prominent, led over 4f out, soon ridden, headed 2f out, one pace after
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out
Haar sets the standard from a form point of view, so whilst there are some interesting newcomers to be wary of, especially if the market speaks strongly, he is taken to oblige, with Awesome George and Attrapeur rated as dangers. Second on his debut at Towcester behind Call Me A Legend, he holds Awesome George strictly on the form-book as he was back in fourth on that occasion. With improvement to come, Haar could prove hard to beat with the ground no problem. Les Amireux, Cricket Boy, and Billie Magern all need consideration, although the latter, a full-brother to Ollie Magern is obviously likely to need further in time (his brother showed little over inadequate trips in the early stages of his career). Sassanias is another newcomer of note with the stable in form and always a force in bumpers, so whilst the betting will help further, it is Harr who can land this finale.
Attrapeur (FR) Raintrap gelding, half-brother to several winning jumpers.
Awesome George 9-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, headway on inside 3f out, soon ridden, one pace, 4th of 13, 5l behind Call Me A Legend (10-5) at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Billie Magern Alderbrook gelding, brother to the very useful Ollie Magern and prolific winner Petite Margot.
Carapax (IRE) Turtle Island gelding out of Kate Air.
Cricket Boy Alflora gelding out of the very useful jumper Lady Cricket.
Haar 8-1 (10-12) Prominent, keen, led halfway, ridden 3f out, headed final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Call Me A Legend (10-5) at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Les Amiraux (FR) Kahyasi gelding out of winning jumper Rocheflamme.
Perfect Line Highest Honor gelding, half-brother to numerous winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Quasar d'Oudairies (FR) Epistolaire gelding out of Hanebane.
Royal Flyer (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Saronicos King.
Sassanias (FR) Sassanian gelding, half-brother to useful hurdler Dindounas.
Battling Lil (IRE) Daggers Drawn filly, half-sister to multiple 7f winner Saxon Lil and the useful sprinter Philario.
Krismick (IRE) Orpen filly, related to numerous winners from 1m2f-1m3f.
Ashpatrick Beat All gelding, brother to winning hurdler Shropshirelass.
Paperboy Double Trigger gelding out of 1m1f winner Paperweight.
